International Business and Management at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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Course summary

Overview If you're keen to develop your business and management skills with a focus on international business, our MSc International Business and Management degree course is for you. On this course you'll get a deeper understanding of business and management topics in an international context. You'll learn about key themes including corporate strategy, financial management, international business and global sustainability. You'll graduate with a comprehensive understanding of international business and management issues, and be qualified for a career in organisations in any corner of the world. Course highlights

  • Learn from experienced lecturers, guest speakers and experts from the international business world
  • Compare business and management practices from around the globe and explore global case studies
  • Practically apply your new skills in our specialist facilities including Bloomberg Suite and IT labs
  • Access our Library's vast selection of electronic resources, from anywhere, 24/7
  • Build and develop your prior knowledge and experience, critical thinking and research skills
Go on to get a Master of Business Administration International When you complete this MSc International Business and Management course you'll be able to earn a further Master's degree from Edith Cowan University in Australia in just 1 year instead of 2. This further qualification can be done in-person in Australia, or online. Gaining this second, international award from another prestigious university will give you a real edge in international business. Careers and opportunities When you complete this Master's in international business and management you'll have an internationally recognised qualification and be equipped with the skills and knowledge to operate successfully in business, either overseas or in the UK. Graduates of this course have gone onto roles internationally and in the UK, such as:
  • Financial Analyst
  • Project and Commercialisation Manager
  • Restaurateur
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Business Development Executive
  • Business Analyst
Alternatively, you can also start your career as a management graduate trainee, financial analyst, commercial manager, trainee trader or technical business consultant. We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169.
TOEFL (iBT)91 with a minimum of 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 20 in Writing.
PTE AcademicAn overall score of 61 with a minimum of 54 in each skill.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £12000 Year 1
England £12000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £12000 Year 1
Scotland £12000 Year 1
Wales £12000 Year 1
Channel Islands £12000 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £12000 Year 1
International £17900 Year 1

Additional fee information

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
International Business and Management at University of Portsmouth - UCAS